This represents an increase of 3.2% compared with 2012 (8.1bn), and a decrease of 32% compared with 2006 (12.2bn), when reporting began. The number of thin-gauge (single-use) bags used per month by supermarket customers increased from ...
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As consumers increasingly look for economical ways to live, and gravitate towards unique retail experiences, "bring your own packaging" (BYOP) has gone from kooky concept to a credible retail business model. For many brands, the idea of ...
Single-use carrier bag usage in the UK increased by 5% to 6.4bn during January 2010 to December 2010 compared to 6.1bn in June 2009 to May 2010, according to the Waste and Resources Action Proramme (WRAP). The growth came after several ...
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